Medieval Europe's Feudal Pyramid
Understanding hierarchical society Land, service and loyalty Year 8 History - Medieval Europe c. 590-1500 CE
When and Where: Medieval Europe
Time period: c. 590-1500 CE Location: Western and Central Europe Also called the Middle Ages Between the fall of Rome and the Renaissance
What was Feudal Society?
A system based on land, service and loyalty Everyone had a place in the hierarchy Land was the source of all wealth and power
Land and Service: How Feudalism Worked
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Meet the People: Feudal Roles
King: Ultimate landowner and ruler Noble/Lord: Managed large estates, provided knights Knight: Professional warrior, protected the land Serf: Peasant tied to the land and a lord
Why was this system so stable?
Think about: What did each level get from the system? What did each level give to the system? How did land ownership create power?
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